SIBO As It Relates To Leaky Gut

SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, sounds terrible huh? it is…essentially the gut microbiome (good bacteria vs bad bacteria) is out of proportion and it starts to cause an imbalance which triggers the inflammatory cascade. Digging down to the root cause of these issues could be the key to finding wellness.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

Sounds Gross! but these “gross” little bad bacteria overpower the good and it’s not pretty

Healing SIBO and Notice the Correlation with Leaky Gut

1. Remove Â Â Â Remove the insult which are pro-inflammatory foodsÂ and irritants such as alcohol, caffeine or drugs. Inflammatory foods such asÂ gluten, dairy, corn, soy, peanuts, sugar and sometimes eggs, sometimes even an INFECTION can cause this and a short course of antibiotics is necessary before healing can begin (this can be the case with diverticulitis)

There is testing that can look for SIBO you may require antibiotics short-term to kill the infection causing SIBO THEN focus on healing…

Consider a Low FODMAPS diet (dietvsdisease.org is a fantastic and comprehensive resource for this, check it out!)

Elimination Diet: Heres a sample of a very simple elimination diet to determine sensitivities repost originally by greatist.com

3. Reinoculate:Â Restoring good bacteriaÂ Restoring beneficial bacteria to reestablish a healthy balance of good bacteria is critical. This may be accomplished by taking a probiotic supplement that contains beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacillus species. Â In some cases, individuals with SIBO and gut problems do not do well withÂ lactobacillusÂ species and that is when I focus on spore forming soil based organisms.

I recommend anywhere from 30 -100 billion units a day. Also, taking aÂ prebioticÂ (food for the good bacteria) supplement or consuming foods high in soluble fiber such as beets, carrots, leeks, radishes, jicama,Â onions,Â garlicÂ and artichoke is important.

4. Â Repair: Â Providing the nutrients necessary to help the gut repair itself is essential. One of my favorite supplements isÂ L-glutamine, an amino acid that helps to rejuvenate the gut wall lining. Other key nutrients includeÂ zinc,Â omega-3fish oils, anti-oxidants and herbs such as deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL)Â and aloe vera.

Take Away Points

If you have any of the symptoms related to SIBO, cut out the obvious culprits and see what happens? what’s the worst that could happen, you could get better?

Gluten, dairy and lectin vegetables (night shades) are natural inflammation producers and irritate the gut lining eventually causing issues with intestinal permeability. LIMIT THESE IN GENERAL

If you DO HAVE A PROBLEM…ELIMINATE THESE FOODS and work on replenishing and healing your gut.

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Sorting through the muck of illness and bad health to find whole, simple, attainable wellness through nutrition, fitness, supplementation, and most importantly, knowledge and a change in perspective.
DISCLAIMER: Although I am a health care professional, I cannot assess individual needs and risk factors of those reading, therefore the information on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice without first consulting with your personal physician. You should always consult with your physician before making changes to your diet, adding supplements, stopping medication or starting a new fitness plan.
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Anna M, APRN-CNS, CNPM
Hi there! pleased to meet you and so excited to help others discover health and wellness in nutrition. My passion is to make gluten free food as good and simple, as delicious and practical as eating without a restriction! Over 10 years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and have finally found victory over my health by changing my diet and lifestyle! I want to share that with the world...